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Cargo Tie Downs

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#1 ·
I recently purchased a used 2015 Limited AWD. I'm coming from a 2002 Toyota Tacoma. I had 2 Tacomas from 2002-2020, 18 years, I had my cargo system sorted out. I used ratcheting tie down straps at all 4 corners and got pretty good at using multiple straps and tapping off each other to secure loads. Now I have this Sienna and I'm stumped. There are no tie down points at the corners. I've found the 3rd row seat hardware U shaped hooks but they are in the middle of the floor area with the 3rd row stowed and the 2nd row seat pushed all the way forward. Some other tie down points I've found are the little clips all the way at the back in the 3rd row storage cubicle, but they are kind of a pain to reach with the 3rd row stowed. I've also found the 2nd row seat belt brackets at the floor might be another option. Another spot would be the grab handles at the pillar between the 1st and 2nd row seats but they are about 3 feet off the floor.
Has anybody figured anything else out for tying down cargo in this van?
Thanks for any suggestions.
 
#2 ·
I need a better solution for this as well. When I know I'm moving stuff I typically pull the middle seats out (and leave them in my garage). Making sure that the trolleys are as far forward as possible makes them somewhat acceptable as tie down points. When you fold down the rear seats, that exposes the front hold downs for those seats, which are also somewhat acceptable for tying down loads.

But, as you said, there is a distinct lack of rear most tie down points. That's the bit I really ought to remedy and would also like to find out what solutions others have come up with.
 
#3 ·
there are tie-down points all the way in the cargo well on the inside right under the sill plate. I think 3 or 4 indented hooks... you have to flip them out to hook anything on it...

Be careful not to ratchet down to full strength as the Tacoma you might pop them out. They are not as strong as you would imagine. But they will do the trick to stabilize the load.

Javvy